Only the Board of Trustees is authorized to interpret the Plan described in this booklet. No employer, Union, or other representative is authorized to interpret the Plan or speak for or commit the Board of Trustees on any matter relating to the Pension Fund or Plan.
Any information you request about the Plan will be provided in writing and signed by the Trustees or the Plan Administrator. Under the Trust Agreement, the Trustees (or persons acting for them, such as a claims appeal committee) have sole authority and discretion to make final decisions regarding any pension applications, any interpretation of Plan benefits, the Trust Agreement, and any other regulations, procedures or administrative rules adopted by the Trustees.
Decisions of the Trustees (or of those acting for the Trustees) are final and binding on all persons dealing with the Plan or claiming a benefit from the Plan. If a decision of the Trustees or those acting for the Trustees is challenged in court, it is the intention of the parties to the Trust that such decision be upheld unless it is determined to be arbitrary or capricious.
All benefits under the Plan are conditional and subject to the Trustees’ authority under the Trust Agreement to change them. The Trustees have the authority to increase or decrease benefits, or change eligibility rules or other provisions of the Plan as they determine to be in the best interests of Plan Participants in accordance with any applicable law.